This is a list of medieval musical instruments used in European music during the Medieval period. It covers the period from before 5th into the 15th A.D. There may be some overlap with …

Dec 16, 2024 · Our guide to 11 of the most fascinating Medieval musical instruments, from the shawm to the sackbut and everything in between

This guide explores the instruments medieval musicians played, their social roles, and how medieval music evolved from early sacred chant to rich secular performance.

Dec 16, 2025 · Explore the enchanting world of medieval instruments. Discover their origins, sounds, and how to play them yourself.

In the sections below, we explore ten musical instruments that were played across medieval Europe, highlighting their appearance, use, and cultural significance.

Discover the unique sounds of medieval music instruments—lutes, psaltery, bagpipes, and more. History, images, and audio samples included!

Mar 8, 2024 · In this article we’ll take a look at the main instruments that were played in the Medieval period. For the sake of clarity we’ll organise them into modern instrumental families – …

Among the winds were the reed instruments -- the shawm (double reed) and the aulos -- recorders and flutes (including panpipes), and fairly crude trumpets. Percussion included the …

Jul 13, 2025 · Understanding the sonic landscape of the past offers a unique window into the medieval world. The development of musical notation, a crucial innovation, greatly influenced …

List of period instruments The clavichord is an example of a period instrument. In the historically informed performance movement, musicians perform classical music using restored or …